Robert J. 'Bobby' Guidry of Chester

Robert "Bobby" J. Guidry, 39, of Chester, passed away at 10:18 a.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chester.

He was born to Roger and Linda (nee Faverty) Guidry on Feb. 15, 1979 in Galliano, Louisiana.

He married Abbey LeCompte on July 22, 2006 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She survives.

Robert was a tugboat captain, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Chester, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Abbey Guidry of Chester; father Roger Guidry of Golden Meadow, Louisiana; children Patsy Guidry of Chester and Robert Guidry of Golden Meadow, Louisiana; sister Crystal (Alex) Cheramie of LaRose, Louisiana and brother Mickey (Julie) Guidry of Corrigan, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Guidry.

It was Robert's wish to be cremated.

A memorial service will begin at noon, Saturday, April 7, at First Baptist Church, in Chester, with Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating. A gathering will be held immediately following the service on Saturday at the church.

Memorials can be made to the family.

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